fi recones

[Snarl2004 0]

I have 2 04/05 RE XXX motors. This summer i wanted to recone them to DVC 2ohm 12" and i was wondeirng if fi offered a recone kit so i could do it myself that way i wouldnt have to pay for shipping to fi for each of the motors. Also how much would it be? Thanks.

[Fi Car Audio 64]

Yep we can... either blank XXX style or a Fi dome for dustcaps. Kit is $95 plus shipping.

Thanks,

Scott

[Snarl2004 0]

When i recieve the kit what is involved to instal it on the motor? Is it difficult? It also comes with a basket correct?

[Robert_J 0]

When i recieve the kit what is involved to instal it on the motor? Is it difficult? It also comes with a basket correct?

As one who has purchased and installed Fi recones, the basket is not included in the price. That was extra. Post you zip code so you can get a shipping quote.

The actual recone is pretty easy. Hit your new basket with a sandpaper on the surround and spider landing. Clean it up with acetone to remove any grease/oil. Mount your basket to the motor with bolts. I used stainless steel, tapered head bolt with a little bit of blue Loc-Tite on the thread. I also put a dab of Amazing Goop glue on the motor between each bolt hole. I tightened each bolt in a standard cross pattern and then put a final tap on each one with an impact screwdriver. You don't want a loose bolt later.

Make a shim(s) from manilla envelopes. I like to use a thin cardboard like cereal boxes are made from. Then I'll use additional sheets of paper/envelopes to make it tight. It should support the weight of the recone but allow you to easily push it down into the motor/basket. I used Loc-Tite 2 part, 60 min epoxy as my glue. Mix up a tube in a small container and spread it on the spider and surround landing. A full 1 oz tube did an 18" sub for me. You may need less for smaller models. Push the recone kit w/ shims down onto the motor slightly. Align the tinsel leads with the terminals on the basket as well as the holes in the surround to the basket mounting holes. Push down until you make contact. I used an 8" sub for weight. 24 hours later, I removed the shims, soldered the tinsel to the terminals and tested. Once things were moving, I glued the dust cap on with Amazing Goop glue.

Amazing Goop has VOC's and will eat foam. Do not use it on the surround of the cone!

-Robert